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Cushman & Wakefield analysis finds AI will widen disparities in real estate outcomes across markets, property types, and asset quality rather than creating uniform demand effects.
Incoming Washington DC Mayor Janeese Lewis George aims to stabilize rents in the city, while developers warn against additional rent control measures.
NAIOP Research Foundation report evaluating risks and opportunities in office building conversions to life science, medical, and multifamily uses, based on market data review and developer interviews.
On July 20, President Donald Trump signed three proclamations under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The trade proclamations are scheduled to take effect on Aug. 19, 2026, and will impose a 50% tariff on certain goods entering the United States, including cement and plywood. Matt Long is a partner at Porter…
CBIC publication examining expansion of social rental housing in Brazil through multifamily residential models.
Montgomery County's rent control law stifles new multifamily projects, necessitating creative financing solutions.
Cushman & Wakefield explores the operational and branding distinctions in Dubai's branded residential market.
Cushman & Wakefield thought leadership examining structural and demographic shifts reshaping Dubai's residential real estate sector.
Commentary on how recent US housing legislation has reshaped rather than eliminated institutional capital flows in the rental housing market.
Walker & Dunlop examines evolving multifamily investment strategies and market dynamics for institutional and commercial real estate investors.
Q&A with CMHC's deputy chief economist discussing factors behind and implications of Canada's slowing housing starts.
Energy costs directly impact tenant behavior. The post When Energy Prices Ripple Through Multifamily appeared first on Lument .
The data on AI in multifamily leasing show that speed to lead, persistent follow-up, and 24/7 availability drive measurable conversion gains. The post What the Research on Lead Conversion Tells Us About AI’s Role in Leasing appeared first on Propmodo .
As real estate transaction volume gradually returns, underwriting standards have tightened and return thresholds have reset. At the Texas Multifamily 2026 in-person event set for August 13 in Dallas, a panel of lending experts will provide conference attendees with insiders’ perspectives on how deals get done in…
The multifamily market is entering a new phase defined less by broad national narratives and more by local realities, operational discipline, and selective opportunity. In a recent conversation on “Inside the Deal, a CRE Podcast by Berkadia®,” host Ernie Katai, executive vice president – head of production for…
By Hollie Croft and Nicholas Heckman On July 11, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law, bringing about several changes designed to increase housing supply and affordability. Section… The post Institutional BTR Buyers Face New Federal Limits appeared first on Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business .
The multifamily industry is facing a number of headwinds such as high operating costs, increased vacancy and stagnant rent growth. Property managers are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and focusing on recruitment and retention of workers as solutions. There’s also a strong emphasis on resident satisfaction,…
By Taylor Williams On some level, they knew this was coming, right? They just thought it would be over by now. Indeed, the expression, “survive till ’25” has proven insufficient as a barometer for when the multi-year slowdown in multifamily rent growth and valuations — inevitable consequences of the record-high…
Analysis of property tax policy impacts on multifamily asset valuations and investment dynamics in the Carolinas region.
Walker & Dunlop examines multifamily investment trends in Chicago and the Upper Midwest region.
What Cap Rate Should You Expect on a 1031 Replacement Property? By Randy Blankstein, President, The Boulder Group It is the first question nearly every exchange buyer asks, and the one the market answers least clearly. An investor sells an apartment building, a piece of land, or a family-held retail parcel, and…
By Hollie Croft and Nicholas Heckman On July 11, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law, bringing about several changes designed to increase housing supply and affordability. Section… The post Institutional Homebuyers Face New Federal Limits appeared first on Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business .
Monthly rent has overtaken jeonse in Korea's apartment market, reaching 52.4% of leases in H1 2025. Here's how tenants and landlords should respond to the structural shift.
Wohnungsmärkte. Investitionen ins Wohnen in Deutschland haben vor allem seit der Büroflaute Hochkonjunktur bei in- und ausländischen Kapitalgebern. Doch die Karte der deutschen Städtelandschaft mit ihren vielen Ober- und Unterzentren neben den klassischen A-Städten ist für viele schwer zu lesen. Da brauche es…
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Disclaimer: This is an excerpt from Trepp's "Freezing the Rent: How Expenses Impact the Multifamily Investor" paper. Click here to access it . Rent control debates usually focus on tenants, affordability, and housing policy. Investors and lenders, however, tend to focus somewhere else entirely: net operating income…
Second-quarter earnings calls from banks with meaningful multifamily concentrations showed significant divergence in performance and pipelines. The ten banks differed not only from one another but, with two exceptions, also from recent super-regional commentary, where lenders reported stronger pipelines and…
Even as lenders have gotten back into the market for commercial real estate debt sources, they remain choosy and stringent. At the upcoming Texas Multifamily 2026 in-person event set for August 13 in Dallas, a panel of lending experts will provide conference attendees with insiders’ perspectives on how deals are…
By Jonathan Aldaco, partner at Bell Nunnally LLP For decades, multifamily developers across Texas have faced a frustrating reality: after investing significant time and capital in projects, multifamily developments can spend months — or even years — sidelined in layers of procedural red tape before construction…
This is a viewpoint-commentary published by Real Estate Asia in August 2026 discussing Tokyo's rental market, examining how migration patterns support demand despite occupancy declining. The piece covers Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets including Singapore and Hong Kong.
Experts say Korea's 2026 real estate tax reform may cap sharp home price surges but will push mid-range housing and rental prices higher, worsening the jeonse shortage.
Image CEO Daniel Oberste discusses why migration, job growth, and affordability continue to support Sun Belt apartment fundamentals.
Imagine two neighbours in the same apartment building in Munich. Both bought identical apartments for €300,000 in the same year, under the same conditions, with the same financing. One lives in their apartment. The other rents it out. After fifteen years, the landlord has achieved a return on equity of just under…
At the 2026 ULI Carolinas Meeting, leaders from government, life sciences, and professional sports argued that housing, infrastructure, and energy systems—not population growth itself—will determine whether the region can sustain its momentum.
Technological features have long been viewed as attraction and retention tools for commercial properties. Now, there’s more to them. In addition to multifamily, mixed-use and hospitality end-users demanding advanced tech for a seamless living experience,...
Issues such as Federal Reserve policies, climate-related risks, and rising insurance costs have been putting pressure on accurate commercial real estate valuations. This prompted Urban Land Magazine to ask economists: “Do you think commercial real estate values are fully reflecting today’s costs and risks?” The…
By Carl Malcolm and W. Brian Keith Across the United States, aging regional malls are entering a new phase in the evolution of suburban landscapes. Once designed as inward-facing retail… The post How Aging Malls are Being Transformed Into Mixed-Use Neighborhoods appeared first on Multifamily & Affordable Housing…
By Dan Levitt, Ryan Cos. If it feels like the commercial real estate market has been running in place for the last three years, you’re not alone. There has been a sense of anticipation, and even inaction, that has defined the landscape as we waited for catalysts that have yet to materialize. Many of us have been…
Success stories from HUD's Express Lane and Freddie Mac. The post Financing Success in the New Era of Seniors Housing appeared first on Lument .
The nation’s worsening housing shortage has collided with a macroeconomic environment that makes it difficult for developers to start new projects, and states across the country are looking for new ways to help advance development. A 2-year-old program...
Feeling barraged by a constant stream of often-confusing economic information? Walker & Dunlop CEO Willy Walker has some simple advice: Ignore the “noise” and focus on the data. “Everyone has a [social media] feed that is filled with noise,”...
It’s become fashionable in New York City commercial real estate to bash the state’s 485-x program, which provides tax incentives for new residential development in certain areas of the five boroughs in exchange for including affordable housing. The criticism revolves around 485-x’s higher construction wage…
By Rajiv Ramakrishnan Veterans are not a one-size-fits-all population. Some are transitioning back to civilian life after active service, while others are aging in place or living with physical injuries,… The post Designing with Purpose: How Architecture Supports Veteran Communities appeared first on Multifamily &…
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Not long ago, Miami sold itself as the affordable alternative to New York. Lower taxes, cheaper housing and sunshine drew a wave of businesses, investors and wealthy transplants during and after the pandemic. But now, consumer prices have climbed 36 percent since 2019, home values have surged nearly 80 percent and,…
CBRE Investment Management examines market conditions, pricing dynamics, and investment opportunities in the German real estate market.
CBRE Investment Management examines Europe's housing supply constraints and capital solutions required to address residential development challenges across the region.
Analysis of scale dynamics and strategic considerations for residential investment funds operating across European markets.
Opinion piece argues that Los Angeles' Measure ULA transfer tax is suppressing multifamily housing production and causing significant economic harm, citing a RAND report showing 30% decline in apartment building starts and 16,650 lost construction jobs since 2023.
J.P. Morgan explores how multifamily investors can use commercial bridge loans as flexible short-term capital and transition pathways to agency financing.
Korean real estate experts say the government's public-led "supply at all costs" push cannot solve the housing crunch alone, urging a four-pronged approach as Seoul apartment prices rise for 75 straight weeks.
Although Florida and Texas are touted as the strongest magnets for in-migration, South Carolina and Delaware actually set the pace last year, Placer.ai says in a new white paper. With the exodus from coastal markets seen during the pandemic having cooled, no state recorded net inflows or outflows exceeding 0.7% of…
AI is becoming a practical tool in commercial real estate, helping owners, operators and investors improve efficiency amid rising costs and resource constraints. The strongest results are coming from structured, repetitive, data-heavy workflows where AI can automate routine tasks, surface insights faster and…
Hiszpania od lat reguluje najem krótkoterminowy. Jej doświadczenia pokazują, jak bardzo przepisy potrafią zmienić życie mieszkańców i rynek turystyczny. Polska stoi dziś przed podobnym wyzwaniem.
By Danny Fishman, CEO, co-founder, GAIA Real Estate The country’s broader middle class is facing a housing crisis: a growing gap in available, high-quality rental options. High-demand markets like Miami and New York City are now appearing in headlines on two lists at once. Miami is called out as oversupplied but is…
The Fifth Estate - With the end of the National Rental Affordability Scheme, ABC Four Corners revealed damning evidence that developers were also using the government’s lucrative infill affordable housing scheme to build luxury apartments. Affordable housing is earning developers millions; it’s time to change tack…
Experts clash over reviving Korea's non-apartment housing supply, debating tax and financial support versus concerns that villas and officetels lack real market demand.
Connect CRE’s fourth annual Leadership Series brings you an unfiltered perspective from the heavyweights driving investment, development, finance and operations. For the first time ever, these industry-shaping insights are available as an exclusive downloadable report and a digital profile series on connectcre.com.…
Analysis of portfolio sizing requirements for investors to achieve market-level rent growth performance across their holdings.
Knight Frank explores how regulatory changes impact European real estate market values and viability across sectors.
The New York City Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) recently voted to freeze rents on both one- and two-year rent-stabilized lease renewals, fulfilling one of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s signature campaign promises. For the approximately 2 million New Yorkers living in rent-stabilized apartments, the decision was…